Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and lifting

Jeprout66

I have thoracic outlet syndrome and will be having surgery by the end of the month. I wanted to find out if anyone on here has had the surgery and what some of the restrictions you were given in regards to exercise and lifting before and after surgery. I have nerve and arterial compression and for now I am sticking to lighter weight for my affected arm and avoiding moves that cause pain for me which is any move that is lateral or above my head. But just curious as to what to expect after surgery from hopefully someone that has been there.

nitabug2000

I had surgery in June 2016. I had bilateral neurogenic TOS with bilateral cervical ribs and bilateral pec minor syndrome. I had a full rib resection, anterior and medial scalenectomy and pec minor release. My surgeon was Dr. Thompson in St. Louis. I was back at work 3 weeks post- op and teaching low intensity exercises at the women's fitness center that I manage. I had excellent surgery results. My husband is a PT and I'm a PTA so that definitely helped my recovery. It's a tough surgery but I am so glad that I had it. Who is your surgeon?

Jeprout66

nitabug2000 wrote: »

I had surgery in June 2016. I had bilateral neurogenic TOS with bilateral cervical ribs and bilateral pec minor syndrome. I had a full rib resection, anterior and medial scalenectomy and pec minor release. My surgeon was Dr. Thompson in St. Louis. I was back at work 3 weeks post- op and teaching low intensity exercises at the women's fitness center that I manage. I had excellent surgery results. My husband is a PT and I'm a PTA so that definitely helped my recovery. It's a tough surgery but I am so glad that I had it. Who is your surgeon?

nitabug2000 wrote: »

I had surgery in June 2016. I had bilateral neurogenic TOS with bilateral cervical ribs and bilateral pec minor syndrome. I had a full rib resection, anterior and medial scalenectomy and pec minor release. My surgeon was Dr. Thompson in St. Louis. I was back at work 3 weeks post- op and teaching low intensity exercises at the women's fitness center that I manage. I had excellent surgery results. My husband is a PT and I'm a PTA so that definitely helped my recovery. It's a tough surgery but I am so glad that I had it. Who is your surgeon?

I am in Texas and my surgeon is Dr Konda. There are only a couple of doctors here that I can find that even understand TOS. It has taken me almost 12 years to get a proper dx. Hoping I do not have permanent nerve damage after so many years. Glad to hear of a good outcome and recovery. The stories I've read on the internet haven't been the best.